FMTTI Machine Guide
Chaff Cutter Testing at FMTTI
Chaff cutters are named in the same official testing-charge line as power-operated threshers, shellers and winnowers — one of the mid-range implement rates. AgPro guides chaff cutter testing end to end; the test itself is conducted by Regional FMTTIs.
Institute: Regional FMTTIs
What the test evaluates
- Cutting capacity and uniformity of cut length
- Power requirement and energy per unit output
- Blade material, hardness and wear
- Safety guarding on the feed rollers and cutter head
- Noise level and operator ergonomics
FMTTI test reference & related standards
| Body / Standard | What it covers |
|---|---|
| FMTTI test procedure | Testing is carried out against the relevant Indian Standard for the machine, with test codes issued centrally. |
| Official fee schedule | Chaff cutters are named in the ₹1,21,961 line for FY 2025-26, with power-operated threshers, decorticators, shellers, winnowers, brush cutters and chain saws. GST extra. |
Frequently asked questions
- ₹1,21,961 for FY 2025-26, exclusive of GST. Chaff cutters are named directly in that line of the official schedule.
- Where the machine costs more than ₹35,000 and is being supplied under a Government assisted programme, yes. Below that threshold the State Government runs its own quality system and may accept self-certification — but safety guarding on a chaff cutter is a serious matter regardless of the compliance position.
- Chaff cutters are not named individually in the category-wise validity table, so confirm which category yours falls under with your institute rather than assuming a figure. The date printed on your own report is the one that governs.